Bryan James Frye
Obituary
Bryan James Frye passed away suddenly in the early afternoon Saturday June 1, 2024. He was doing one of the activities that he enjoyed; chopping wood, finding camaraderie, peace of mind, and a little side hustle, in the Santa Cruz Mountains that he loved. His son, siblings, niece and nephews, extended family, and countless friends mourn his loss.
He was well known having served his community delivering UPS packages for over 20 years and many of his customers he called friends. Bryan was born December 1, 1968 at Vandenberg Air Force base. He lived most of his young life in California, high school in Arizona, a few wild years, so we are told in Tennessee, and eventually married and settled into family life raising a son in the little mountain town of Boulder Creek among the redwoods and like minded people.
His unmatched work ethic and fierce drive balanced his boisterous laugh and up-for-anything attitude. Bryan rode a Harley to unwind and tinkered on everything from pocket watches to classic cars. He took pride in his son, watched him grow into a young man, and spent numerous road trips visiting family. He knew how to work hard and he knew how to live fully. In the last decade of his life he grew his passion for wine into the familiar grind of work, travel, and play; building friendships that would last a lifetime, celebrating new vintages, small victories, and new knowledge gained. I'll forever remember him with a beanie and a smile.
Please join us at the Scotts Valley Community Center on July 20, 2024 from 2-5pm.
Published in Press Banner · July 12, 2024